Influence of Deha prakriti and Causative Factors on Kaphaja shirah shoola – A Survey Study
Shiromi H.H., Sakunthala D.A.R.
Keywords:
Kaphaja shirah shoola, Deha prakriti, Body Mass Index (BMI)Abstract
Influence of Deha prakriti and Causative Factors on Kaphaja shirah shoola – A Survey Study
Shiromi H.H.1, Sakunthala D.A.R.2*
Abstract
Kaphaja shirah shoola is the most common disease for the time being and major health care issue among the Shiro roga that affects considerable number of population. It can be correlated with chronic sinusitis in Modern Medicine and it is the 5th most common disease treated with antibiotics in all age groups in both the developing and developed countries in the world without knowing specific causes even today. This study was designed to determine the main causative factors and the influence of Deha prakriti on Kaphaja shirah shoola. It was conducted from January to December in 2016 at National Ayurveda Teaching Hospital, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Total 60 patients of both genders with age between 18-60 years were randomly selected and data was collected by using questionnaires after obtaining the consent. Data was analyzed by SPSS 21 version. It was revealed that 83% were in the age group of 18-47 years (young adults). 68% were males 47% had family history. (47% Kapha pitta & 32% Kapha vata) 79% of patients were Kapha predominance Prakriti. Majority (58%) were normal (healthy) Body Mass Index (BMI) category. As dietary habits, 93% non-vegetarian, 100% & 77% consumption of Kapha and Pitta vriddhikara food respectively and 53% excessive intake of cold water have been reported. It was reported that 65% less sleep, 45% evening or night bathing, 65% fail to dry hair after bathing, 83% use of chemical cosmetics, 80 % expose to dusty environment and 53% suppression of natural urges as behavioral habits. It can be concluded that the individuals possess Kapha predominance Prakriti and association of Kapha vriddhikara dietary and behavioral habits are more susceptible to have Kaphaja shirah shoola in their lives.
Keywords: Kaphaja shirah shoola, Deha prakriti, Body Mass Index (BMI)
1National Ayurvedic Teaching Hospital, Borella, Sri Lanka.
2 Department of Shalya Shalakya, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka.
*Correspondence: Dr. D.A.R. Sakunthala, Department of Shalya Shalakya, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka. Email:darsakunthala@yahoo.com
